Where is the LPN program located?

Classes are held at Choffin Career & Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St. in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Students commute from across the Mahoning Valley and surrounding communities.

Are there evening or part-time LPN classes?

No. Practical Nursing is a full-time daytime program — Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. If you need an evening schedule, our Central Service Technician program meets online in the evenings.

How long does it take to become an LPN at Choffin?

The program runs 40 weeks (1,159 clock hours), starting in August and finishing in June.

What does the LPN program cost, and is financial aid available?

Tuition is $12,640 and supplies are $3,432, for a total of $16,072. There is a separate $50 application fee. Because the program exceeds 600 clock hours, it is eligible for federal and state financial aid for those who qualify.

What do I need before I can apply?

A high school diploma or equivalency, pre-entrance TABE testing (Math Level M and Reading Level D), an admissions interview, a BCI/FBI background check, drug screening, and required vaccinations.

Practical Nursing (LPN) Program in Youngstown, OH

Choffin’s Practical Nursing program is a full-time, 40-week LPN program in downtown Youngstown, Ohio — open to adult students across the Mahoning Valley. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, from August through June. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN.

40 weeksProgram length
Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–3:00 PMClass schedule
$16,072Tuition & supplies
NCLEX-PNYou finish eligible for

About This Program

LPNs provide nursing care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, physician offices, schools, clinics, hospice, home care, mental health centers, and dialysis clinics. Duties include medication administration, IV fluids, vital signs, lab specimens, diagnostic tests, patient education, and documentation.

Program Highlights

Hands-on clinical rotations at acute & long-term care facilities
NCLEX-PN exam preparation
Evening and weekend clinicals may be scheduled
Financial aid available (FAFSA School Code: 007473)

Curriculum

Foundations of Nursing Practice
Nursing I & II
Therapeutic Management I & II
Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Laboratory and Clinical Experience
Intravenous Therapy

Credentials Earned

NCLEX-PN Exam Eligibility

Career Opportunities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Home Health Nurse
Clinic Nurse
Long-Term Care Nurse
Rehabilitation Nurse

Prerequisites

High school diploma or equivalency
Pre-entrance TABE testing (Math Level M and Reading Level D)
Admissions interview
BCI/FBI background check
Drug screening
Required vaccinations

Program Statistics (2021-2022)

Students Started

68% (21/31)

Graduation Rate

100%

Employment Rate

Questions people ask about this program

Where is the LPN program located?: Classes are held at Choffin Career & Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St. in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Students commute from across the Mahoning Valley and surrounding communities.
Are there evening or part-time LPN classes?: No. Practical Nursing is a full-time daytime program — Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. If you need an evening schedule, our Central Service Technician program meets online in the evenings.
How long does it take to become an LPN at Choffin?: The program runs 40 weeks (1,159 clock hours), starting in August and finishing in June.
What does the LPN program cost, and is financial aid available?: Tuition is $12,640 and supplies are $3,432, for a total of $16,072. There is a separate $50 application fee. Because the program exceeds 600 clock hours, it is eligible for federal and state financial aid for those who qualify.
What do I need before I can apply?: A high school diploma or equivalency, pre-entrance TABE testing (Math Level M and Reading Level D), an admissions interview, a BCI/FBI background check, drug screening, and required vaccinations.

Still deciding? Request info or call admissions at 330-744-8720.

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